Cordell Museum
© Torfaen CBC
If you want to really understand how Alexander Cordell worked, then a visit to the Cordell Museum in Blaenavon is a MUST! Here you can see Cordell's desk and typewriter, as well as many other items that used to surround him in his office, and also examples of the manuscripts that he created.
Places to Visit
As well as the sites that inspired Cordell, there are many other historic and interesting places to explore throughout Cordell Country. Use the search function to discover ideas near your planned destination, or pick out the places to visit along one of the Cordell Tours.
Ynysangharad War Memorial Park
- Pontypridd
- Phone: 01443 404699
Type of place: Place to visit
A great, tradition park in the centre of Pontypridd.
Sergeants Restaurant
- Nelson
- Phone: 01443 450999
Type of place: Place to eat
A restaurant that builds on the story of the building - the former Police Station!
The Shire Hall
- Monmouth
- Phone: 01600 713899
Type of place: Place to visit
The site of the historic Chartist Trials after the march on Newport in 1839.
Statue of Our Lady of Penrhys
- Penrhys
- Phone: 01443 755580
Type of place: Place to visit
One of the most important shrines in Wales, combines with a fantastic view point across the Rhondda Valleys.
Caerphilly Castle
- Caerphilly
- Phone: 02920 883143
Type of place: Place to visit
The largest castle in Wales
Garwnant Visitor Centre
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Phone: 01685 723060
Type of place: Place to visit
A perfect spot to explore the wooded hills above Merthyr Tydfil.
The Welsh Harp
Morlais Castle Golf Club
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Phone: 01685 722822
Type of place: Activity
Morlais Castle Golf Club a challenging course for both high and low handicapped golfers.
Cefn Coed Colliery Museum
- Neath
- Phone: 01639 750556
Type of place: Place to visit
Discover the story of the thousands of men who worked at Cefn Coed.
Joseph Parry's Cottage and Chapel Row
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Phone: 01685 723112
Type of place: Place to visit
The home of Wales' best know composer.
Stay in Cordell Country
© Blaenau Gwent CBC
There is so much to do in Cordell Country that a day trip can easily turn into a long weekend - and to help you have a relaxing as well as an inspiring break, there are a range of accommodation providers to suit all needs. Take a look at the places to stay option as you explore the routes, or else look at the places to stay section.